India pulled off a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium, clinching their ninth title in the tournament’s history. Head coach Gautam Gambhir celebrated the win with a straightforward Instagram post: “In the end, INTENT always wins!” His words captured the team’s grit as they chased down a modest 147-run target.
The match wasn’t easy for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side. India lost their top order early, slumping to 20/3 inside the powerplay. But Tilak Varma stepped up big time, steadying the innings and pushing the team forward. Sanju Samson added a quick 24 off 21 balls, while Shivam Dube smashed 33 off 22 to help India cross the line in the final over, staying unbeaten throughout the chase.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah shared his excitement on X, congratulating the team: “Congratulations to #TeamIndia on lifting the Asia Cup 2025! A proud moment for Indian cricket as Team India showcases excellence, consistency, and character on the biggest stage. Kudos to the players and support staff for a stellar campaign.”
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla highlighted Tilak Varma’s standout performance and spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s role, posting on X: “The undefeated champions of ASIA. Congratulations, Team India, on a dominating win and 3-0 against Pak. Marvellous display by Tilak Varma and @imkuldeep18. A great show under pressure.”
Even former India captain Sourav Ganguly chimed in on X, praising the young squad: “Well done India on a great nite ..under pressure a much better team with the ball and then with the bat .. These young boys are brilliant.” The win marks another chapter in the intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, with fans buzzing about the team’s resilience.
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